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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,766.23, 682,151.37 and 117,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,766.23, 682,151.37 and 117,782.94 is: 176,674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,766.23 : 682,151.37 = 117,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,766.23/682,151.37 = 117,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,766.23x = 682,151.37 × 117,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,766.23x = 80,345,796,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,345,796,662.54/454,766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,674.94

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